WSDOT to pursue progressive design‑build procurement; RFQ targeted in early July
Washington State DOT and program staff said they plan a qualifications‑based progressive design‑build procurement with an RFQ aimed for early July, a fall RFP, selection in spring 2027 and construction start in 2028; staff emphasized independent cost estimating, an off‑ramp safeguard and small‑business goals.
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John White, assistant secretary for urban mobility access and mega programs at WSDOT, described the program’s transition from planning to delivery and explained why staff plan to use a progressive design‑build procurement. White said the method allows the program to select teams based on qualifications, develop designs in collaboration with a contractor during a first‑phase engagement, negotiate pricing transparently and use an independent cost estimator to reconcile assumptions.
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